(24 Apr 2015, 5:35 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I went to the launch on my way to school with some friends. Rather than head straight into school, we made our way down to the market place for 08:20, and 5397 was sitting there as I had been informed beforehand.
Took a few photos, not too great because of the lighting at that time of morning, but I must say the vehicle looked superb. Didn't stick around more than 2 minutes, although I was told by just about everyone in Maths after lunchtime that most had enjoyed an ice cream.I imagine most didn't even pay attention to the bus, hmm...
Didn't bother with any of the merchandise, as the launch wasn't officially started by the point I went to take a look, and to be honest, I don't see what is so good about the goodies that come with all forms of transport launches.
Regarding the X66 Streetlites, I had a ride on 5392 (GHD-MCE) and 5394 (MCE-GHD) this evening. Was very saddened to find the new bus smell was somewhat dwindling on both, but other than that, the vehicles were top-notch; plus the seats weren't too bad either!
Think it's a thing of people want to keep them as a piece of memrebillia